2018 is here, and there's no better time than now to make smart choices about your finances. Start by looking back on your past year’s activity. Did you pay more in interest than you’d like? Is your debt accumulating rather than reducing? From there, it’s time to find the right resources to help. If you're interested in improving your financial situation this year, a … [Read more...]
The Top Five Ways to Use Your Prepaid Debit Card
Once you have a prepaid debit card, you can use it however you like. It works just like a traditional bank account, except you don't have to visit a bank branch or stand in long lines to deposit or withdraw money. We've discovered our customers use prepaid debit cards in specific ways. The following are the top five that help our customers save money, time and resources. Pay … [Read more...]
Set up Direct Deposit and Get Paid up to 2 Days Earlier with TGIW!
Friday has become the highlight of our American work week — the beginning of the weekend, a night to go out with friends, and, most importantly, payday. In fact, more than 50% of Green Dot customers get paid on Friday. After all, what carries more weekend spirit than a little extra cash in your bank account? But… wouldn’t you rather put a little weekend into your … [Read more...]
Expert Tips Budgeting, Personal Savings Plans, and Prepaid Debit Cards
Jacob Merkley is the CEO/Founder of Power Over Life, a website that teaches others about important life skills to help them gain power over their life. We had a chance to speak with Jacob about the importance of learning how to manage money wisely, and he gave us a few tips on how to accomplish that. Tell us a little about yourself. Why did you decide to start a blog? While I … [Read more...]
The Top 8 Advantages of Prepaid Visa Cards
Choosing where to put your money is almost as difficult as deciding how to spend it. You have more options than ever before, so where should you park your cash? One option to consider is a prepaid Visa® debit card. Below we discuss why you might find them more attractive than other banking options. 1. No Credit Checks to Get a Card Banks run credit checks when you apply … [Read more...]